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George Dirga Obituary
George M. Dirga, age 87, of Stratford, passed away on November 15, 2017 in Bridgeport Hospital. George, A Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army was born in Bridgeport on April 27, 1930 to the late Andrew and Anna (Kravec) Dirga and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired Policeman and Detective for the City of Bridgeport, and upon retiring worked in the Security Department for Tetley Tea. George was a former member of Mill River Country Club and the Police Benevolent Association. Survivors include his devoted brothers, Andrew Dirga of New York and Peter Dirga of Milford, bother-in-law, Ronald Patrick, 5 nieces, Laura Kmetz (Joseph), Christine Mattutini (Thomas), Denise Carroll (Raymond), Michelle Murphy (Richard), and Leigh Dirga, a grandniece and several grandnephews. In addition to his parents, George was pre-deceased by his sister, Irene Patrick and sisters-in-law, Sharon Dirga and Patricia Dirga. Friends may greet George's family on Tuesday, November 21st from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Inurnment with full military honors will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com
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Gail Honrath Loucks
December 13, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend, George. We worked together at Tetley and remained friends for many years. George had a heart of gold. RIP my friend.......may your memory be eternal.
john whelahan
December 8, 2017
he was a buddy. will miss him.
David Hoyt Bpt PD
November 20, 2017
Sorry to hear of Georges passing my condolences
November 20, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
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Ray Kelly
November 20, 2017
For the Dirga Family , George I am sure will be a great loss .
john fiorini
November 19, 2017
Sincerest condolences to the Dirga Family. I've Lots of fond mems.
bob maggi
November 19, 2017
To the Dirga family, I'm sorry to learn of the passing of George. As I recall He was a soft spoken man and did a good job in the detective bureau. May He rest in peace.
Jack Watcke
November 19, 2017
Dirga Family: I'm so sorry for your loss,I it was a pleasure working with George he was a good brother in blue.
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